The flight instructor and a student pilot were practicing touch-and-go landings in the Beech Musketeer. The CFI noted there was a “light” crosswind from the right. During the takeoff roll, the plane encountered a low-level wind shear just as it was beginning to rotate. The nose and right wing lifted up until the left wing […]
Pictures of the day: Aviation art
Sometimes the pictures of the day are not photographs, but original oil on canvas art, like these submitted by Anastasia Musick. The paintings are on display at the Southern Heritage Air Foundation in Tallulah, La., according to the artist.
A new adventure
By IVY McIVER. Three years ago, I relocated from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Seattle, Wash. Though I had a lot of experience flying in a variety of weather conditions and in mountainous terrain, I didn’t have a lot of hard IFR flight time. I viewed this not as problem, but as an opportunity to hone […]
No user fees in President’s budget proposal
For the first time in years, President Obama’s annual budget proposal does not include any new user fees for general aviation. It’s a decision applauded by GA’s advocacy groups. “After years of fighting to protect pilots from arbitrary fees and charges, we’re pleased to see that the White House has finally taken our message to […]
Video: Learning aerobatics from an SR-71 pilot
Jim (Smitty) Smith of OpenAirNet.com, TheHDPilot.com, and FunPlacesToFly.com, sent us this video of Gene Lee, one of the company’s employees, getting a lesson in aerobatics in his RV-7 from Rich Graham, a former SR-71 pilot.
How do astronauts log their flight hours?
Definitely not GA, but have you ever wondered how astronauts log their flight hours? That question is answered by astronaut Clayton Anderson, who spent 167 days in outerspace, in a post at Slate.com.
Luscombe gusts locks available from Classic Aero
Keeping aircraft control surfaces – rudder, elevator and aileron – in a neutral position prevents damage. If not properly secured, wind can force a control surface from stop-to-stop, which can damage mounting points, hinges and more. To prevent this damage, Classic Aero is now producing the Luscombe Control Lock. Made of steel tubing, it will sell […]
Vantage Plane Plastics awarded Textron contract
ALVA, Oklahoma – Vantage Plane Plastics has signed a long-term contract to produce Beechcraft and Cessna production and aftermarket thermoformed plastic parts and assemblies for its piston engine line-up. “It is a privilege to have a hand in the production of Cessna and Beech aircraft. We look forward to our new relationship with Textron and are excited to be a part of […]
Air Elite adds three FBOs to network
World Fuel Services has added three new FBOs to its Air Elite Network: YU Lounge, at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport (TKPK) in Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis; Jet Centre Curacao, at Hato International Airport (TNCC) in Willemstad, Curacao; and Ecuacentair, at Mariscal Sucre International Airport (SEQM) in Quito, Equador. The Air Elite Network now has 37 […]